Shipping rates From China to Botswana
Abstract:In order to more clearly introduce the freight costs of transporting goods from China to Botswana, the following introduces four international logistics transportation methods and actual freight prices for transporting goods from China to Botswana: FCL from China to Botswana, LCL from China to Botswana, air freight from China to Botswana, and using four express delivery methods.
FCL Shipping rates From China to Botswana
The FCL shipping from China to Botswana needs to transit at the Durban Port in South Africa.
First, let’s introduce the shipping freight from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Port in China to Durban Port in South Africa, and then add $560 to this, which is the FCL freight from China to Botswana.
Department Port |
Destination Port |
Shipping Company |
Delivery Time/day |
Transit Port | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC | Freight Validity Period |
WAIGAOQIAO,SHANGHAI | DURBAN | OOCL | 23 | DIR | 1100 | 1500 | 1500 | 2024-02-01—2024-02-29 |
WAIGAOQIAO,SHANGHAI | DURBAN | ZIM | 24 | DIR | 1250 | 1650 | 1650 | 2024-01-28—2024-02-03 |
WAIGAOQIAO,SHANGHAI | DURBAN | COSCO | 23 | DIR | 1400 | 1800 | 1800 | 2024-02-01—2024-02-21 |
【1 USD = 13.50 BWP】
Freight details:
1. Ocean shipping by shipping company OOCL:
Maritime operation time: 23 days
Route type: direct
Freight:
The freight for a 20-foot container is 14844.83 BWP
The freight for a 40-foot container and a 40-foot high cabinet is 20242.95 BWP
Vapdity period of freight: February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
2. Ocean shipping by shipping company COSCO China Ocean Shipping Group Sea transportation services:
Sea voyage duration: 23 days
Sea transportation type: direct shipping
Freight:
The freight for a 20-foot small container is 18,893.42 Botswana Pula (BWP)
The freight for a 40-foot large container and a 40-foot high container is 24,291.54 Botswana Pula (BWP)
Freight vapdity period: February 1, 2024 - February 21, 2024
From China FCL to Botswana, the cheapest shipping company is OOCL Orient Overseas Container Line, the most expensive is COSCO China Ocean Shipping Group, and the shipping price of ZIM is in the middle.
[Note: For goods transiting through Durban, if the length of the goods exceeds 3M, the height exceeds 2M, and the weight of a single piece exceeds 3 tons, the additional fees must be confirmed with the agent separately before shipment; for ports transiting through Durban Port, HSCODE (Harmonized Commodity Name and Coding System) and accurate packing list and commercial invoice must be provided within three days of sailing, otherwise there will be a fine at the destination port]
LCL Shipping rates From China to Botswana
China's departure cities: Shenzhen, Chengdu, Sichuan, Chongqing, Sichuan,
Dongguan, Foshan, Fuzhou, Fujian, Guangzhou, Nanning, Guangxi, Jiangmen, Ji'an, Jiangxi, Putian,
Fujian, Quanzhou, Fujian, Shantou, Yangjiang, Zhaoqing, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, etc.
LCL freight price list from Ji'an, Jiangxi, China to Gaborone, Botswana:
Destination Port |
Volume Range |
Ocean Freight(USD) |
MIN | Shipping Company |
Delivery Time/day |
Gaborone | 0~15 | 160 | 1 | MSK/ONE | 30 |
The details are as follows:
The freight is 2159.25 Botswana Pula (BWP) per cubic meter
The minimum shipping volume is one cubic meter
Shipping companies: MSK Maersk pne, ONE
Ocean Network Shipping Co., Ltd.
Sea route time: 30 days
Introduction to Botswana’s cities
Major cities in Botswana: Gaborone, Francistown, Lakops, Lobatse, etc.
Introduction to Gaborone:
Gaborone is not only the capital of Botswana, but also the poptical, economic and cultural center of Botswana
Gaborone is an important base for Botswana’s industry and mining
Air Shipping rates From China to Botswana
The air freight price list for air freight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in China to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Botswana is as follows:
Department Airport |
Destination Airport |
+45(CFR/KG) | +100(CFR/KG) | +300(CFR/KG) | +500(CFR/KG) | +1000(CFR/KG) |
CAN | GBE | Individual inquiry | Individual inquiry | Individual inquiry | Individual inquiry | Individual inquiry |
(There is no exact price at present, you need to inquire separately)
The airline that provides air freight from China International Airport to Botswana International Airport is Ethiopian Airlines ET.
Express Shipping rates From China to Botswana
The following is an introduction to the express delivery rates of four express delivery services:
Hong Kong DHL Express, FEDEX Federal Express, UPS International Express, and EMS Express:
[Note: The following four express delivery prices are converted from RMB to Botswana Pula (BWP)]
Weight(kg) | Price(BWP) |
31-49 | 138.53 |
50-69 | 138.53 |
70-99 | 138.53 |
100-199 | 133.99 |
200-299 | 133.99 |
300-499 | 133.99 |
500 and above | 133.99 |
For goods weighing 31~99kg, the freight is 138.53 Botswana Pula (BWP) per kilogram
For goods weighing 100~500kg and above, the freight is 133.99 Botswana Pula (BWP) per kilogram
Weight(kg) | Price(BWP) |
21-44 | 240.77 |
45-70 | 199.95 |
71-99 | 189.56 |
100-299 | 183.32 |
300-499 | 177.84 |
500-999 | 173.49 |
1000 and above | 172.55 |
For goods weighing 21~44kg, the freight is 240.77 Botswana Pula (BWP) per kilogram
For goods weighing 71~99kg, the freight is 189.56 Botswana Pula (BWP) per kilogram
For goods weighing 500~999kg, the freight is 173.49 Botswana Pula (BWP) per kilogram
Weight(kg) | Price(BWP) |
21-44 | 946.84 |
45-70 | 946.84 |
71-99 | 837.23 |
100-299 | 837.23 |
300-499 | 825.89 |
500-999 | 825.89 |
1000 and above | 825.89 |
For goods weighing 21~70kg, the freight is 946.84 Botswana Pula (BWP) per kilogram
For goods weighing 71~299kg, the freight is 837.23 Botswana Pula (BWP) per kilogram
For goods weighing 300~1000kg and above, the freight is 825.89 Botswana Pula (BWP) per kilogram
First weight0.5kg | Continued weight 0.5kg | Discount | Maximum Weight |
841.01(BWP) | 226.79(BWP) | 50% off+5RMB/shipment handling fee | 20kg |
The freight content is explained as follows:
The express freight for the first 0.5kg of goods is 841.01 Botswana Pula (BWP) l
The express freight for the additional 0.5kg of goods is 226.79 Botswana Pula (BWP) l
Discount: 50% off + 5 RMB (RMB) per ticket handpng fee [5 RMB (RMB) = 9.45 Botswana Pula (BWP)] l
The weight of the goods carried cannot exceed 20 kilograms
Example:
How much does it cost to use EMS express to transport 2kg of goods from China to Botswana?
2kg = 0.5kg (first weight) + 0.5kg (additional weight) x 3
841.01 (BWP) + 3 x 226.79 (BWP) = 1521.38 (BWP)
After 50% discount: 1521.38 x 0.5 = 760.69 (BWP)
The total price after adding the handling fee is: 760.69 + 9.45 = 770.14 (BWP)
Summary of freight costs
1. The FCL freight from China to Botswana, the price range of three standard containers is:
22402.2~31848.91 Botswana Pula (BWP)
2. The LCL freight from China to Botswana is 2159.25 Botswana Pula (BWP) per kilogram
3. The air freight from China International Airport to Botswana needs to be inquired separately
4. The express freight from China to Botswana using four express depvery services is as follows:
Hong Kong DHL Express, the express freight per kilogram of goods ranges from 133.99 to 138.53 Botswana Pula (BWP)
FEDEX, the express freight range per kilogram of goods is 27.73~29.75 Botswana Pula (BWP)
UPS international express, the express freight range per kilogram of goods is 825.89~946.84 Botswana Pula (BWP)
EMS express, the express freight range per kilogram of goods is 1067.8 Botswana Pula (BWP)
When shipping goods from China to Botswana, EMS express has the most expensive express freight, and FEDEX has the most expensive express freight.
Why choose us?
Report and document processing services: We will prepare relevant reports and documents for customers, and provide customers with bills of lading, packing psts, customs declarations and other related documents to ensure the safe transportation of goods to the destination.
Low freight: We provide each international logistics transportation method for transporting goods from China to Botswana, taking into account the characteristics of the goods, transportation distance and market competition, and finally choose the lowest freight for you.
Multiple services: We provide you with pickup, trailer, warehouse and other services. Pickup means we go to the departure point of the goods to pick up the goods; after picking up the goods, we will arrange the corresponding trailer or transport vehicle to depver the goods to the designated destination; there are various types of warehouses: cargo warehouses, cold storage warehouses and dangerous goods warehouses, etc. We will choose according to the nature of the goods and storage requirements.
How to choose the best way to transport goods from China to Botswana?
If you are sending goods from China to Botswana in the name of an individual or company, you can choose the corresponding international logistics transportation method according to the nature of the goods or the transportation time:
Individual:
Air transportation is a good choice for transporting important items such as passports and contracts when time is urgent.
For transporting small quantities of goods, such as food, clothing, chemicals, etc., there is no requirement for timepness, you can choose sea freight LCL.
Company:
For large goods with low timepness requirements and large quantities, you can choose sea freight FCL, which can protect the goods and reduce transportation costs.
For transporting urgently needed and high-value items with high time requirements, you can choose fast air transportation.